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Real Madrid postpone former player’s return plans to 2027 despite Barcelona’s interest
Real Madrid have decided to show patience in their long-term planning, with the club opting against rushing into a decision regarding the future of Victor Munoz.
The young forward, currently developing at Osasuna, has started to attract serious attention, most notably from rivals Barcelona, yet Madrid appear calm about the situation.
According to AS, there is no immediate urgency within the club to bring the player back to the Santiago Bernabeu setup.
Despite his impressive performances this season, the current thinking within the club is to allow his development to continue without disruption.
Decision postponed until 2027
At Real Madrid, the idea being discussed is to delay any concrete decision until 2027, provided Munoz maintains his upward trajectory.
The club remains confident in their position, largely because they hold a right of first refusal, meaning they can step in before any other team completes a deal for the player.
This advantage could prove crucial, especially as interest in Munoz continues to grow.
Several clubs are already monitoring his situation, with his €30 million release clause likely to attract suitors willing to test Osasuna’s resolve.
However, Real Madrid believe they remain in control of the situation and are prepared to act when necessary.
Then there is Barcelona
As such, Barcelona’s involvement adds immediate trouble, as the Catalan side has reportedly initiated contact regarding the forward, signalling their intent to explore a potential move.
However, Real Madrid have no intention of making things easy for their direct rivals.
While no formal offer has been tabled so far, Madrid are clear in their position and are closely tracking all developments.
At the same time, the club is aware that the coming months could bring unexpected changes.
Interest from other teams, combined with the player’s own ambitions, could influence how the situation unfolds.
Even so, the current preference is to keep Munoz at Osasuna for at least another season, allowing him to gain more experience in a competitive environment.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
